Alternative to oath &affidavit
What is the alternative method for swearing an oath/making an affidavit?
If the individual objects (on whatever grounds) to swearing they can affirm. The individual making an affidavit should say:
“I [full name], do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that this is my name, and handwriting and that the contents of this affidavit are true (if there are exhibits add: and that these are the exhibit/s referred to).”
The individual making a statutory declaration should say:
“I solemnly and sincerely declare that this is my name and handwriting and that the contents of this statutory declaration are true (if there are exhibits add: and that these are the exhibit/s referred to).”
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